Tuesday Blind Tastings

Utopos Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Barossa Valley, Australia

Price: $65

Rating: 94

Source: Cellar door

Description: A dark colour with purple on the rim. Vanilla, blueberries, cassis and plums on the nose. The palate was rich and structured with sweet fruit, good acidity and a long finish. A well made wine that should cellar well.

Tasting date: 07 May 2019

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